2 Daler - Erik XIV

€1.00
IssuerSweden
Year1561
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Daler
CurrencyDaler (1534-1593)
CompositionSilver (.875)
Weight58 g
Dimensions44 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MB#A110, Dav EC I#8700
Obverse descriptionCrowned and armored half-length bust of King Erik XIV facing right, holding sword over shoulder and globus cruciger. King is within circle, with legend outside.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringERICVS * XIIII * D : G : SVE : GOT * VAN * QZ * REX
(Translation: Erik XIV Dei Gratia King of Sweden, of the Wends and the Goths)
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield with coat-of-arms of Sweden with inner shield of Vasa arms encircled by a beaded circle. A collar is around the shield. King`s motto around the rim
Reverse script
Reverse lettering(leaf) + * DEVS * DAT (leaf) * (leaf) CVI * VVLT * 1561 (leaf)
(Translation: God gives to whom He wishes)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1561  - Unique -
Catalog ID1309645470
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